“We were very careful in rehearsal and even though my brain knew I was perfectly safe – no matter how you prepare for it – two guys holding you down covering your face feels scary. During one particular take it felt so real and so terrifying I had to stop and go outside and calm myself down.

“It’s the most terrifying scene I’ve done and I’ve jumped off moving trains.”

Peter further admitted that he enjoyed working with such a successful team, adding: "The sense of belonging to a terrific team. It’s been a big moment for US based Irish actors like myself and Brian F O'Byrne to come home and be part of such an original series. What a phenomenon.

"Walking around Dublin I constantly have people saying dentist stuff to me like "Fix Me Teeth!" - and or my favorite - "Here's the Crown Prince - don't overcharge me!"- I've even had 'I Love YOU Andrew!'"

Peter O’Meara can next be seen in Charles J Haughey-inspired drama, Citizen Charlie.